Pioneer Weekly Updates

Hello Patton Families!

We are so ready and so excited to welcome each and every one of you back to what is sure to be an incredible, new school year. We hope that you have enjoyed a restful, fun, memory-making summer with plans to soak up the last little bit before August 14th. Beginning Friday, August 4th, you can expect a s'more newsletter from Patton each Friday afternoon in an effort to keep you informed on upcoming events, dates, and reminders. In addition, you will find links to important information like PTA updates, AISD happenings, community events, and much more! Our theme for this school year is "TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK". We absolutely believe that we are better together, and we know, without a doubt, that our students are the real MVPs of our Patton Team.

See you soon, Pioneers...we can't wait!

August:

8/5: PTA Play Date: 9:30-11:00 on the Patton playground/blacktop

8/10: Meet the teacher Night: Last Names A-L 4:30-5:15; Last Names M-Z 5:30-6:15

8/14: First Day of classes for Students

8/24: Back to School Night PK-2nd 5:30-6:15

8/29: Back to School Night 3rd-5th 5:30-6:15

8/31: CAC/PTA; 5:30 and 6:00

September:

9/4: Labor Day - No school for staff and students

9/6: School Picture Day (Fall, Individual) - more information coming soon

9/28: CAC/PTA; 5:30 and 6:00

9/29: PTA Family Picnic- 4:30-6:30

• PTA Membership opens for the year on August 1! We invite you to become a Patton PTA member and join our network of families and educators advocating for Patton students! When parents and families actively participate in their children's education it forms a strong partnership with our school. Together we celebrate achievements, address challenges, and create a sense of belonging that promotes emotional well-being and academic success. Visit www.joinpta.org to sign up on August 1!
• See you at Meet The Teacher! Look for our PTA table at Meet The Teacher on August 10. We will have NEW Patton apparel for sale, membership sign ups, ways to get involved and more!
• Save The Date- Our first PTA meeting of the year will be August 31 at 6pm. Make plans to join us!

My name is Olga Neverovitch, and I am thrilled to join the wonderful team here at Patton Elementary as one of your school counselors. It is truly an honor to be a part of this wonderful school community.

I have a decade of experience in education, the majority of which was spent in Del Valle ISD as a middle school science teacher and department chair. I've had the privilege of working with students from various backgrounds and grade levels. I also have experience teaching life skills/structured learning, special education, gifted and talented, and emergent bilingual students.

Beyond my public education journey, I also hold a certification as a registered yoga teacher. I firmly believe in the power of mindfulness and relaxation techniques to support students' emotional well-being, and I look forward to incorporating these practices into our counseling sessions.

When I'm not at school, you can often find me enjoying the great outdoors. Whether it's tending to my garden, embarking on hiking adventures, or volunteering at the food forest, I relish any opportunity to connect with nature and give back to the community.

My mission is to create a safe and inclusive space where students can express themselves, overcome challenges, and thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. I am here to lend a listening ear, offer guidance, and celebrate the unique strengths and achievements of each and every student.

Kristin Aeschlimann brings a wealth of experience, including 9 years as a school counselor and 5 years with Region 13 ESC. She loves to travel both abroad and in the states in her campervan. After subbing as a counselor at Patton a few times in the last 2 years, she’s excited to join the team for real this year!

I'm so excited to join the Patton community and work with your child this year.

A little about me-- I've been working with children and families in public education in many different forms since graduating as an educator from UT Austin in 2002. I've been a teacher, an Early Childhood Specialist, an Instructional Coach, and a School Counselor. I received my M.Ed in School Counseling in 2015. Encouraging and motivating children to reach their maximum potential has truly been my life's passion.

I am a native Austinite-- and I'm very lucky to still have my extended family here as well. I have a daughter starting her sophomore year at OU (yes, we are a house divided!) and a son who will be a junior at Bowie. We enjoy spending time taking walks with our dog Bodhi, when he isn't too busy stealing our socks.

I had the privilege to support early childhood teachers at Patton many moons ago and it was always one of my favorite campuses. I'm looking forward to being a part of this supportive and inclusive community, as I have heard that Patton's dedication to the emotional and social growth of ALL children makes it a very special place.

If you ever have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate in contacting me. I'm really looking forward to getting to know you and your child!

We're excited for you to meet your child's teacher! You will receive an email from your child's teacher introducing themselves on the evening of August 9, 2023. This email will come in preparation for Meet the Teacher which will take place on August 10, 2023; Last Names A-L 4:30-5:15; Last Names M-Z 5:30-6:15.

If for some reason you have not received an email from your child's new teacher by 11:00am on August 10th (the day of Meet the Teacher), then please contact patton@austinisd.org and our front office staff will assist you.

There are still a few of you who need to register. Or, if you've already registered your child, you can save this to help new neighbors moving into the Patton area.

If you will not be returning to AISD, please notify Monica Alvizo at monica.alvizo@austinisd.org.

Pre-K and Kindergarten registration is open as well...please use the link below. Set up your Parent Portal, complete online registration, and upload your documents.

1. Enrollment landing page: https://www.austinisd.org/enroll

2. Important dates and deadlines: https://www.austinisd.org/transfer/dates-deadlines

3. For questions, please contact Let’s Talk https://www.austinisd.org/letstalk and click on “Student Services: Enrollment, Records, & Transfers."

We have learned that our Lost and Found grows in a fast and furious sort of way. We are hoping to have an organization system similar to the one pictured here. Any woodworkers out there that might be able to help us out with constructing one of these for our Pioneers' lost, but hoping to be found items?! Please reach out to Tracy Graham at tracy.graham@austinisd.org if you're able to help!